Result of randomized control trial to increase breast health awareness among young females in Malaysia

Akhtari-Zavare, Mehrnoosh; Juni, Muhamad Hanafiah; Said, Salmiah Md; Ismail, Irmi Zarina; Latiff, Latiffah Abd; Eshkoor, Sima Ataollahi

doi:10.1186/s12889-016-3414-1

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“…The results of the present study imply that our group health education program was effective in improving knowledge and breast cancer screening practices among female teachers in the Jazan area. These results are consistent with those of previous studies and support the role of HBMguided interventions in this area [12,[14][15][16].…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Group health education has proven to be effective in increasing the knowledge and practice of breast cancer screening tools in different populations [12][13][14]16]. The results of the present study imply that our group health education program was effective in improving knowledge and breast cancer screening practices among female teachers in the Jazan area.…”

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confidence: 55%

“…High confidence levels lead to improved usage of BC screening tools and ensure the sustained value of screening tools, especially with close monitoring of participants, as previously demonstrated by a study in Sri Lanka [12,13].…”

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confidence: 87%

“…Health education is a practical, effective method to increase women's awareness of the importance of early BC detection and its associated tools [11][12][13][14][15][16]. Group health education has proven to be effective in this field [12][13][14]16], and such programs are commonly based on the health belief model (HBM) [12,[14][15][16].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Group health education has proven to be effective in this field [12][13][14]16], and such programs are commonly based on the health belief model (HBM) [12,[14][15][16]. Several studies worldwide have proven the effectiveness of HBM-based education programs in increasing BC awareness of, but few such studies have been performed in Saudi Arabia [12,[14][15][16]. The main objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a health education program in improving the knowledge and usage of screening tools for the early detection of BC, among a cohort of female teachers in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Effect of Health Education on Female Teachers’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Early Breast Cancer Detection and Screening in the Jazan Area: a Quasi-Experimental Study

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Educational programs are important tools for breast cancer prevention. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of health education in improving the knowledge and practices of female teachers regarding screening tools and the early detection of breast cancer. A two-group quasi-experimental design was conducted among 150 female teachers, who were selected from 75 schools of the Jazan General Administration of Education. Schools were chosen by a simple cluster randomization method and non-randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. Eligible participants were recruited by a simple randomization method, proportional to the total number of teachers at each school. Those in the intervention group (n = 75) were compared to the control group (n = 75) at baseline, as well as at 6 weeks and 3 months post-intervention. Knowledge of breast cancer screening tools was measured using a modified version of the Breast Cancer Knowledge test. Breast self-examination, clinical breast examination, and mammography practices were also measured. Compared to the control group, the intervention group showed a statistically significant increase in knowledge and practice levels at both 6 weeks and 3 months post-intervention. Thus, the results of this study provide evidence that group health education programs are effective in improving breast cancer knowledge and practices in female teachers. Clinical Trial Registration number: NCT03398057.

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Psychotherapeutic intervention on breast self-examination based on Health Belief Model

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The aim of this research was to verify the effectiveness of a Health Belief Model-based intervention in increasing knowledge and changing beliefs about breast cancer and its early detection as well as in improving breast self-examination behaviors. This randomized controlled clinical trial involved 210 women. The program was implemented by email and involved sending daily messages to participants for 30 days. The women in the intervention group received messages aimed at increasing the practice of breast self-examination behavior. Participants in the control group received messages promoting general health. Before and after the intervention there were evaluated the application of breast self-examination, level of knowledge, beliefs associated with health (susceptibility to develop breast cancer, disease severity, benefits of self-examination, barriers to achieving this behavior, cues to action, self-efficacy in performing self-examination). At the end of the program, a significant improvement in the perception of disease severity and the benefits of breast self-examination was obtained, as well as a significant increase in the percentage of participants who achieved this behavior. The results obtained are arguments for it to be implemented by health care providers who want to promote self-examination as a method of early detection of breast cancer.

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Effects of an Educational Intervention on Breast Self-Examination, Breast Cancer Prevention-Related Knowledge, and Healthy Lifestyles in Scholars from a Low-Income Area in Bogota, Colombia

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an educational intervention on breast self-examination, cancer prevention-related knowledge, practices, and behavior change in scholars from a low-income area in Bogota, Colombia. Uncontrolled trial was conducted in 155 scholars. Two educational sessions, 90 min each, were carried out in March 2015 according to the Colombian guidelines for educational communication in the framework of cancer control. All participants completed a self-reported questionnaire at pre- and post-intervention, as well as 1, 3, and 6 months after the intervention. Breast self-examination was practiced by 78.1% of the scholars, and the overall knowledge of breast cancer risk factors was poor. The educational intervention resulted in significant improvements on breast self-examination practice, the knowledge of the technique, and the knowledge of the main risk factors for breast cancer as well as the practice of physical activity and vegetable intake at 6 months follow-up. An educational intervention according to the Colombian guidelines for educational communication in the framework of cancer control improved the practice of breast self-examination, cancer prevention-related knowledge, as well as the practice of physical activity and vegetable consumption in scholars from a low-income area in Bogota, Colombia. Further randomized controlled studies are warranted.

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Result of randomized control trial to increase breast health awareness among young females in Malaysia

Cited by 52 publications

References 38 publications

Effect of Health Education on Female Teachers’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Early Breast Cancer Detection and Screening in the Jazan Area: a Quasi-Experimental Study

Effect of Health Education on Female Teachers’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Early Breast Cancer Detection and Screening in the Jazan Area: a Quasi-Experimental Study

Psychotherapeutic intervention on breast self-examination based on Health Belief Model

Effects of an Educational Intervention on Breast Self-Examination, Breast Cancer Prevention-Related Knowledge, and Healthy Lifestyles in Scholars from a Low-Income Area in Bogota, Colombia

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